Since winning its independence in 2011, South Sudan is just beginning its fourth extension of the transitional period government, with elections now rescheduled for 2026
In a country that has long been ravaged by conflict, societal norms often stigmatize girls and women
Some say it will give state security agents too much power
Increasing human activity upstream that poses a significant risk to the Nile's fragile ecosystem
Juba won't tax humanitarian services and products from the UN but not all questions have been answered
Move comes after the US, EU, UK and others expressed concerns about Juba's decision to impose taxes on some commodities purchased by the UN
The ongoing violence in Sudan has had a negative impact on children, some of whom were separated from their parents as they fled for safety
Registration for the polls begins in less than two months
Political violence in Sudan is forcing thousands of refugees, many of them children, to neighboring South Sudan for safety. There, they face a different threat — a collapsing health care system. Sheila Ponnie reports from Renk, Upper Nile State, South Sudan.
Key opposition parties have termed a contentious electoral law as a scheme by the government to keep them out of upcoming elections in December
Workers say help is needed now more than ever as the World Bank estimates more than 9 million people will need assistance this year.
Shakeup by country’s president raises new concerns about country’s stability
He also promises to resettle IDP population
Disputed area is claimed by Ethiopia, South Sudan and Kenya, which discovered oil on its side of the border in 2012
His homily focuses on reconciliation and mutual forgiveness for past wrongs
The pontiff spoke to church leaders on his second day in Juba, South Sudan, where he is on a three-day ecumenical peace pilgrimage
The pope arrived just a day after a regional official said 27 people were killed in communal violence
Officials say they will deploy over 5,000 security personnel while pontiff is there
Pope Francis arrives in South Sudan Friday for his first visit to the world's youngest country, which is struggling to quell unrest that has displaced more than 2 million people. Sheila Ponnie reports from Juba, South Sudan. Videographer: Bebe Joel.
Clashes involving members of Murle and Nuer communities have left close to 60 people dead, according to officials
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